TBCCI AND MEMBERSHIP

Members of the TBCCI benefit from the wide range of assistance provided by the Chamber to support and promote business in Turkey and the UK. The TBCCI works together with the commercial departments of both governments and maintains strong links with most of the recognised trade organisations in Turkey and the UK. TBCCI Membership enables your company to have maximum exposure within these bodies and provides access to a strong member networking and support systems. Members of the Turkish British Chamber of Commerce and Industry also enjoy significant direct benefits; Chamber services are either exclusive to members or free or offered at a discount. You can view these membership benefits below or go to section Become a Member and make your membership application. There are three types of membership:

• Patron Members
• Sustaining Members.
• Ordinary Members

PATRON MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Patron Members are companies in the UK and Turkey with over 250 employees that are committed to giving TBCCI maximum support and have a keen interest in strengthening its voice and its ability to fulfil its mission. Members with fewer than 250 employees are able to chose Patron Membership if they wish to do so. Patron Members are entitled to: 

• All Sustaining and Ordinary membership benefits plus
• Top profile for TBCCI
• Acknowledgement as ‘Patron Member’ on all Chamber communications
• Free fix logo display on the website homepage 
• Free Newsletter advertisement
• Free Event sponsorships

• 25% Discount on Business Week sponsorship
• Unlimited free attendees at all TBCCI in-house events.
• Participation in all Chamber activities by all company employees.
• A text describing products and services in the TBCCI Website and Directory
• Logo posted in the Directory.
• Priority for sponsorship of events.

• Invitations to exclusive V.I.P. receptions & events at Turkish & British Embassies

• Invitations to exclusive events and with Turkish and British policy makers and international CEOs

• Recognition at Annual Ball
• Recognition in Annual Report
• Designation of a member of the Board to be main TBCCI contact
• Personal introduction to President’s Forum Members

SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Sustaining members are companies with between 51- 250 employees worldwide. Companies with fewer than 51 employees or individuals are able to become Sustaining Membership if they wish to do so. Sustaining Members are entitled to: 

• All Ordinary membership benefits plus
• Free website advertisement
• 50% discount on TBCCI newsletter advertisement
• 50% discount on TBCCI event sponsorships
• Prioity with Newsletter Interview
• Prioity to take part in high profile business seminars in the UK and Turkey (e.g. Business Week in Istanbul 27-30 September 2010)

ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Companies with fewer than 51 employees or individuals can apply to become a member of the Turkish British Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Members are entitled to free and discounted services: 

     Free Services

• Business Partner and Business Contacts Search
• Business Matching and Referrals
• Reply to Enquiries with priority
• Members Directory and Mailing Lists
• 6 months free advertising on our website
• Taking part in high profile business seminars in the UK and Turkey
• Member presentations uploaded to the website
• Newsletter
• Newsletter Interview uploaded to the website
• News about the member company in the Newsletter
• Business Guides

• Members only web site assistance,
• TBCCI Privilege Card (Receiving Special offers from TBCCI members)
• Online Recruitment assistance
• Special networking events
• Free Company House Registration assistance
• Network Support, Events and Lobbying
• Members only web site assistance (please see below)

     Discounted Services

• Document Certification,Legalisation and Translation
• Daily Consulate Courier Service
• Registration fees for TBCCI organised and partnered Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
• Basic Company and Credit Reports
• Comprehensive Company (Credit) Reports
• Website Advertising
• Newsletter Advertising
• Event Sponsorship
• Join Trade missions

 Members only web site assistance

On Members Zone pages exclusive to TBCCI membership, members can:

• Review and manage their details and portfolios
• Publish company details <
• View TBCCI members by name, company type or business sector
• View Trade opportunities
• Search for a Business Partner
• Advertise and view job vacancies
• Advertise or sponsor a web page
• Advertise or search a Property
• View key forthcoming events, full events diary
• Web site Referrals and Company Recommendations
• Suggest an event
• View Chamber agenda and reminders
• View TBCCI Documents
• View your membership account, billings and invoices; members’ privacy policy
• Search the contents of the TBCCI web site

You can now go to the Become a Member section to make your membership application.